When children are learning to write it is a difficult process as it involves learning to use a pencil, to hold it properly and create letters words and sentences to convey meaning to others (Hill, 2006 p.279).
Some ways in which children discover how to write english are:
The sign principle- refers to when children realise that symbols stand for something (Hill, 2006 p.281). For example, most children will associate the Mcdonalds golden 'M' with a cheeseburger.
The flexability principle- refers to children realising that the same letter can be written in several ways (Hill, 2006 p.281). For example A, a. They also learn which symbols are letters and which are not (Hill, 2006 p.281). For example = * % > are not letters, whereas, A, T and P are letters.
The linear principle- refers to children learning that english is written from left to right across the page (Hill, 2006 p.282).
Spaces between words- refers to children learning to leave spaces between each word. Many children have difficulty with this concept and like to put full stops in the spaces (Hill, 2006 p.282).
When children begin to write they go through stages although they are not sequential (Hill, 2006 p.283). The following are some features of each stage.
BEGINNING WRITING (Hill, 2006 p. 283).
During this stage:
children use pictures to communicate a message. For example they draw a cat instead of writing the word cat.
writing may occur in large circle shape or scribble lines
some individual numbers or letters may appear
EARLY EMERGENT WRITING (Hill, 2006 p.283).
During this stage:
children use both drawings and letters to represent words
they are able to distinguish between pictures and letter symbols
children may display some understanding of directionality
EMERGENT WRITING (Hill, 2006 p. 284).
During this stage:
children begin to create more letter like shapes
there may be spaces between the letters
the letters begin to represent sounds in words such as 'ppl' for people.
EARLY WRITING (Hill, 2006 p.284-285).
During this stage:
the difference between capital and lower case writing is apparent
spacing between words becomes consistant
children continue to create or invent spelling of words
children understand there are different forms of writing. For example narrative and information texts.
TRANSITIONAL WRITING (Hill, 2006 p.285).
During this stage:
volume of writing increases
may be many repetitive sentences and phrases
quantity not quality becomes apparent
puncation is well developed
EXTENDING WRITING (Hill, 2006 p. 286).
During this stage:
spelling is accurate most of the time
there is punctuation
writing resembles that of an adult
children learn to use different text types that are appropriate to different audiences.
When children are learning to write it is a difficult process as it involves learning to use a pencil, to hold it properly and create letters words and sentences to convey meaning to others (Hill, 2006 p.279).
Some ways in which children discover how to write english are:
The sign principle- refers to when children realise that symbols stand for something (Hill, 2006 p.281). For example, most children will associate the Mcdonalds golden 'M' with a cheeseburger.
The flexability principle- refers to children realising that the same letter can be written in several ways (Hill, 2006 p.281). For example A, a. They also learn which symbols are letters and which are not (Hill, 2006 p.281). For example = * % > are not letters, whereas, A, T and P are letters.
The linear principle- refers to children learning that english is written from left to right across the page (Hill, 2006 p.282).
Spaces between words- refers to children learning to leave spaces between each word. Many children have difficulty with this concept and like to put full stops in the spaces (Hill, 2006 p.282).
When children begin to write they go through stages although they are not sequential (Hill, 2006 p.283). The following are some features of each stage.
BEGINNING WRITING (Hill, 2006 p. 283).
During this stage:
EARLY EMERGENT WRITING (Hill, 2006 p.283).
During this stage:
EMERGENT WRITING (Hill, 2006 p. 284).
During this stage:
EARLY WRITING (Hill, 2006 p.284-285).
During this stage:
TRANSITIONAL WRITING (Hill, 2006 p.285).
During this stage:
EXTENDING WRITING (Hill, 2006 p. 286).
During this stage:
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